Receptacle cleaner



May 10, 1932.

v F. BCU)LAG EK Q 1,857,584

RECEP 'IACLE CLEANER Filed July 24, 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Invenlor Frank .Bolayeir May 10, 1932. EBOLAGEK 1,857,584

RECEPTACLE CLEANER A Filed July 24, 1,951 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 a Q 7 Q. /4 r I Inventor Y Fran/1 .301 aye/1' flltorney Patented May 10, 1932 FRANK BOLAGEK, OF FOLEY, MINNESOTA REGEPTAGLE CLEANER Application filed July 24,

Ihis invention appertains to new and useful improvements in receptacle cleaners, and particularly for use in cleaning bottles and other small neck containers.

S The principal object of this invention is to provide a brushof relatively wide cleaning area and which can be collapsed'for insertion through a narrow neck bottle so that the interior of the bottle can be cleaned in a quick and eflicient manner.

Other important obj ects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to the reader of the following specification.

In the drawings:

15 Figure 1 represents a side elevational view of the cleaner in one position for use.

Figure 2 represents a side elevational view of the brush, with the o handle for insertion into a container.

view through the brush in the position shown in Figure 2.

Figure 4 represents a fragmentary side elevationalview of the brush looking at the 25 head on the opposite side shown in Figure 2.

Figure 5 represents a cross sectional view through the brush.

Figure 6 represents a perspective view of the brush head bar.

Figure 7 represents a fragmentary side elevational view showing the manner in which the bristles are attached to the binding strand.

Figure 8 represents a cross sectional view of the brush removed from the bar as shown 35 in Figure 6.

Referring to the drawings, wherein like numerals designate like parts, it can be seen that numeral 5 represents an elongated rod equipped with a loop 6 o The opposite end of the rod 5 is provided with an eye 7 for disposition'between the intermediate portions of the flanges 8 of the U- shaped bar 9, the flanges 8 being provided with openings 10 to receive a pin 11 whereby the rod 5 is secured to the bar 9. I

Figure 7 discloses a pair of ductile metallic strands 12-12 which are twisted as at 13 and as the same is twisted, bristles 14 are inserted between the strands so that a brush is obhead alined with the V Figure 3 represents a vertical sectional V the 1nvent1on 1n specific at oneend thereof.

1931. Serial No. 552,988.

tained of the formation substantially shown in Figures 3 and 4:. A substantial amount of the twisted portion of the strand is left at each end of the brush head as to be bent over the end of the bar 9 and between the flanges 8 in the manner clearly shown in Figures 3 and 4. Obviously'by disposing the brushes in the position shown in Figures 3 and 2, the' brushes can be easily inserted through the neck of a bottle to reach the interior of the bottle.

The bottom of the bottle or container can be cleaned withthe brush in any position shown in Figure 1, after which the brush can be swung so as to be substantially alined with the rod 5 in which position, the sides'of the bottle interior can becleaned efliciently. In this position the brushcan be removed from the container.

While the foregoing specification sets forth terms, derstood that numerous changes in the shape, size, and materials may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed hereinafter.

Having described the invention, what is claimed as new is:

A cleaner of the character described comprising a handle, an elongated brush head of U-shape in cross section, said handle being it is to be un- V suitably connected to the brush head between the flanged portions thereof, a ductile tuft carrier, said end portion bent over the ends of the head and disposed between the flanged portions of the head. y r

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

the intermediate portions of l FRANK BOLAGEK. V

ductile tuft carrier having its .7 

